The Northern Lights are caused by interactions between the sun's solar winds and the Earth's protective magnetic field. This causes geomagnetic storms and increased geomagnetic activity. The higher the geomagnetic activity is, the better your odds are of seeing the aurora. We are currently near the peak of an 11-year solar cycle, with high solar activity giving an increased chance of seeing the Northern Lights further south in the Northern Hemisphere than they are typically seen. The current peak in activity is expected to last until mid-2025.The 'Sweet Spot' to Get the Shot Th...
Collision-free skies for drones and robots as healthcare workers were among the topics that took top honors at the 10th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition held Oct. 15 at Kent State’s Kiva.Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.The trademarked name of this event is Three Minute Thesis, but students at Kent State can present the research they are conducting for a thesis, dissertation, terminal project or any other ...
The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between Kent State University and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the Drag Race 5K (formerly the Rainbow Run). Proceeds from the Drag Race 5K and some other activities during the weekend are added to the university's LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund – a vital resource that helps LGBTQ+ students in need. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A F...
Sponsored by Career and Exploration Development, the Spring Career and Exploration Fair is open to all Kent University students and alumni of all Kent campuses seeking:
Hi! My name is Ali Bredek, and I am currently an Environmental Studies major, with a minor in Park Management. I plan to graduate in December of 2025. However, this is only my second year on campus. I transferred to Kent State University in the fall semester of 2023 after spending my first year after high school at a different institution. From a young age, I always knew I wanted to go to Kent State.My mom had graduated from here, and I wanted to be just like her. However, once it came time to look at schools while still in high school, Kent State must have slipped my mind. I found the co...
Emmy award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer is bringing his solo tour to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.Grammer’s tour, ‘Greater Than: A One Man Show’ will be a night of songs, poetry, and storytelling, with Andy performing both new music and hits throughout a special solo acoustic set. The coast-to-coast tour will bring his captivating live show to markets including Detroit, Washington, DC, Seattle and closing in New Philadelphia, Ohio.Grammer continues to energize, empower, and bring together audiences a...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas will hold Fall Information Night on Tues., Oct. 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The event is designed to give prospective students, including new freshmen, transfer and College Credit Plus (CCP) students, information about the over 30 bachelor’s and associate degree programs offered by the campus, as well as the opportunity to learn about the University’s admission process, financial aid, student success strategies and career exploration.Fall Information Night will include a CCP Information session at 6 p.m. Other interactive ...
For Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, the future is now! Community members can make a difference for local students by joining the Tuscarawas County University Foundation as it launches the 2024 impact campaign For the Future.Beginning this month, the community can make the future forever brighter for our students by supporting local education. Blair Hillyer, chairman, president & CEO of FNB, Inc., and Stephenie Wilson, vice-president of human resources at First Federal Community Bank, will lead this year’s campaign.Generous support of the community is key in providing an...
